used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
speak to
From this reading Applause followed his little address.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
a quantity of money
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
Androletti
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From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
any thing at all
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
ApplausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Applause followed his little address.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
cravesverbUS /kreɪvz/
third-person singular of “crave” — have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
didn't
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From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
without deviation
From this reading She is indisposed, but will resume her singing directly.”
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Applause followed his little address.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She is indisposed, but will resume her singing directly.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
I'm
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From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading She is indisposed, but will resume her singing directly.”
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is indisposed, but will resume her singing directly.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
LARRY
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From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Applause followed his little address.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading She is indisposed, but will resume her singing directly.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
SCENTSnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is indisposed, but will resume her singing directly.”
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading She is indisposed, but will resume her singing directly.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LARRY SCENTS A MYSTERY “Madame Androletti craves the indulgence of the audience for but a few moments.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Oh, I’m so glad it didn’t amount to anything,” said Miss Mason to Larry.
upraisedadjective
held up in the air
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
at the time that
From this reading Thus announced her manager, a few minutes after the fall of the curtain, when the orchestra had been quieted by his upraised hand.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She is indisposed, but will resume her singing directly.”
